Players Of The Week

The senior became the first quarterback in the area to pass for 1,000 yards. He threw for 225 in a 50-0 victory over Franklin Friday to improve his total to 1,014 yards in five games.

GIRLS' BASKETBALL

MARILYN GAYTON, Tabb

The senior forward scored 72 points to lead the Tigers to a 3-0 record for the week. She scored 34 points in a 72-36 victory over Sussex Central Tuesday, 18 points in a 60-36 victory over Poquoson Thursday, and 34 in a 77-56 triumph over Nansemond-Suffolk Friday.

FIELD HOCKEY

AMY MILLER, Poquoson

The senior link is in her second varsity season. She had strong defensive games against Bruton, Menchville and Norfolk Catholic, plus she scored a goal and had an assist against Norfolk Catholic.

SOCCER

JIM SUMNER, Peninsula Catholic

He scored three goals and dished out an assist Wednesday to lead the Knights to an 8-0 victory over Ryan Academy of Norfolk.

BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY

DAVID SAWYER, Denbigh

The three-time winner finished 4th in the Wendy's Classic in Charlotte Saturday in a 5K personal best of 15:49. In a dual meet Tuesday, he broke the 16-minute mark for the first time this season.

GIRLS' CROSS COUNTRY

MELISSA FREDA, Hampton Roads

She's also a three-time winner. The senior bested all other Peninsula runners in the William and Mary meet Saturday with a time of 20:45. She ran in the B Division, as did most of the area's leading runners.

GIRLS' TENNIS

TINA DOSSETT, Menchville

The Monarchs' No. 1 player won two singles and doubles matches to help her team stay in the three-team chase for the Peninsula District title. She beat Ronda Davis 6-1, 6-4 and won in doubles during a 9-0 victory over Denbigh Tuesday. She also beat Jill Daszkowski 6-1, 6-0 and teamed with Kari Crow for a victory in doubles in a 9-0 triumph over Bethel Thursday.

* Coaches can nominate athletes of sports currently in-season by calling Kim Clemmons at 247-4963 from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.